For sale Home

Listed Oct 15, 2026

$998,000 Est. $6,601/mo

535 North Waukegan Road

  • 4

    Beds

  • 3

    Baths

  • 2,146

    Sq ft

The story

  • Basement

Experience the ease of single-level living in this truly exceptional, fully updated ranch home in coveted east Lake Forest. Set behind a gated entry and fully enclosed with a brand-new privacy fence, this beautifully transformed home offers incredible curb appeal with a new wide circular asphalt driveway, bluestone paver walkway, welcoming front porch, new roof, new Hardie Board siding, new composite rear deck, and all-new high-end exterior landscaping. The attached 2-car garage features a new epoxy floor and custom wainscoting, while the spacious mudroom just off the garage includes a custom built-in bench and storage lockers and flows seamlessly into the kitchen, creating the perfect everyday entry and drop zone. Inside, oversized windows fill the home with natural light, highlighting hardwood floors throughout and a bright, open-concept layout designed for today's lifestyle. The brand-new kitchen features stylish finishes, a generous peninsula with seating for four, and a charming breakfast area with custom built-in banquette seating. The kitchen opens to the inviting family room, creating a warm and connected central living space. The dining area is also open to the family room, offering a seamless layout for entertaining, gathering, and everyday living. This beautiful dining space features another custom banquette, flanked by built-in cabinetry for added function, storage, and character. Just off the family room, an incredible four-season sunroom offers another beautiful place to relax, entertain, or enjoy views of the backyard. The sunroom opens to the new composite rear deck and the fully fenced yard, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. The home also includes a large laundry room and an incredibly thoughtful floor plan where no detail has been overlooked. The bedroom layout is both flexible and highly desirable. One bedroom with an en-suite bath is located just off the family room, making it ideal for guests, a private office, or an additional living suite. Down the hall, two additional bedrooms share a beautifully updated full bath. The impressive primary suite offers oversized closets and a stunning new custom bathroom with a large shower, soaking tub, and towel warmer. A rare, move-in ready ranch, this home combines thoughtful design, high-quality updates, and effortless indoor-outdoor living. Conveniently located close to shopping, restaurants, grocery stores, transportation, and all that east Lake Forest has to offer, this is a truly special home not to be missed.

Facts & features

Home type

Home

Year built

1953

Price per sq ft

$465

Parking

2-car garage

Included features

  • Fireplace

    1 fireplace

  • Basement

    Yes

  • Cooling

    Central Air

  • Heating

    Gas, Forced Air

  • Appliances

    Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator

  • Flooring

    Hardwood

  • Roof

    Asphalt

  • Water Source

    Lake Michigan

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

Mortgage calculator

Estimated monthly payment

$6,601 /mo

7% rate · 30-yr fixed · 20% down

  • Principal & interest $5,312
  • Property tax $998
  • Insurance $291

Includes principal, interest, taxes & insurance.

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Listing Broker

Compass

Broker Name

Compass

Agent

Cory Green